Walkthrough Stalker 2 (2024)

For now, here is general information about the game before its release. We will update this guide immediately after the release. It will contain pages dedicated to individual tasks in the game, codes, passwords, bunkers, laboratories and endings.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the long-awaited sequel to the cult game series from GSC Game World. Since its announcement, the project has attracted the attention of many fans due to its unique atmosphere of the post-apocalyptic Zone and promises to expand the mechanics of the previous parts.

1. History and Development

The development of the game began immediately after the successful completion of the previous game in the series, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, but the project faced many difficulties, including economic problems and changes in the studio. In 2011, it was cancelled, but in 2018, GSC Game World resumed work on the game under the name S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. The game was originally planned for Unreal Engine 4, but during development, the studio switched to Unreal Engine 5, which significantly improved the graphics and capabilities of the game.

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An important moment was the renaming of the game - Heart of Chornobyl. This change reflects the developers' desire to reflect a more accurate name in the context of Ukraine, especially after the events of 2022.

2. Gameplay

In S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, players will have to explore a huge open world, the Exclusion Zone, with the ability to freely move around all its areas without loading. This is the first time in the history of the series, since in previous games the world was divided into separate locations.

Players will take on the role of a character named Scythian, a stalker who is forced to survive among mutants, anomalies and conflicting factions. One of the main features of the game will be the enhanced role of player choice, where each decision will influence the plot and development of events.

Exploring the Zone includes both dangerous skirmishes with enemies and searching for unique artifacts. On Scythian's path there will be both local stalkers and various groups, such as the military or scientists.

The developers have also improved the combat system, adding the ability to modify weapons and improve inventory, which gives additional flexibility to the gameplay.

3. Atmosphere and world of the game

One of the main advantages of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will be the graphics. Thanks to the use of Unreal Engine 5, the game will offer incredibly detailed landscapes and atmosphere. The zone will look more alive than ever, from dense forests and swamps to ruined cities and abandoned objects. The game will feature various anomalies, such as deadly vortices, which pose a constant threat to players.

Particular attention is paid to the living ecosystem of the game. NPCs, factions and mutants will lead their own lives, regardless of the player's actions. This will provide interesting and unpredictable interactions in the game world, which will affect the player's choice and the outcome of missions.

4. Clashes and factions

As in the previous parts of the game, in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 the player will encounter various factions and characters. The zone attracts not only stalkers, but also various groups, each of which has its own goals. Among the factions, you can expect, for example, the military, scientists, traders and others, which will add wealth to the overall picture of the world and the choices that the player will have to make.

5. Technical features

The game will be exclusively available on the Xbox Series X / S and Microsoft Windows platforms. For players who have subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, access to the game will be possible from the moment of release. The release dates have been postponed several times, but at the moment the game is planned for release in 2024.

6. Forecasts and expectations

Expectations from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl are huge. Fans hope for the return of all those qualities that made the original game iconic, and for new features, such as an even deeper atmosphere, improved mechanics and even more interactions with the game world. At the same time, the developers promise that the game will remain true to the spirit of the original, while introducing innovations that will improve the overall perception.

Thus, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is an ambitious project that promises to be not only a continuation of the beloved series, but also a serious step forward in the development of the genre of post-apocalyptic games.